For one thing, it is almost understandable for someone to lose their head when someone crosses the line like that Twitter user did with his first tweet. I mean, it is quite reprehensible to wish someone harm.

Further, it is imaginable that Frimpong actually did not understand that his tweet was out of line. After all, a large group of Tottenham supporters actually use the word to describe themselves.

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On the other hand, there is still no excuse, not even ignorance, for the usage of derogatory language about someone's heritage. That much was made clear by the Luis Suarez suspension last season.

Hopefully this situation can act as an educational one for players about what is acceptable language and also the dangers of Twitter.